Predicting intentions to use research evidence for carpal tunnel syndrome treatment decisions among certified hand therapists

Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 559-572

  Groth, Gail N ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON   (United States)

Author keywords

Attitude of health professional; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Intention; Occupational therapy; Physical therapy

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; BEHAVIOR; CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; CHI SQUARE DISTRIBUTION; DECISION MAKING; EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE; FEMALE; HEALTH PERSONNEL ATTITUDE; HUMAN; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PHYSIOTHERAPY; PREDICTIVE VALUE; PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE; SELF CONCEPT; STATISTICAL MODEL; TIME; WORKLOAD;

ADULT; ATTITUDE OF HEALTH PERSONNEL; CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; CHI-SQUARE DISTRIBUTION; DECISION MAKING; EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE; FEMALE; HUMANS; INTENTION; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; MODELS, STATISTICAL; PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY; PREDICTIVE VALUE OF TESTS; PROFESSIONAL AUTONOMY; SELF EFFICACY; TIME FACTORS; WORKLOAD;

EID: 84855224461     PISSN: 10530487     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10926-011-9305-5     Document Type: Article

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